Film Stories with Simon Brew is a podcast that looks to dig into the stories behind popular movies.From troubled productions, to rights issues, to difficulties with release to films nearly falling apart, the podcast will be looking at the stories that don't always seem apparent when watching a movie! The podcast is hosted by Simon Brew, the founder of Den Of Geek. Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/simonbrew. Thank you!
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STUDIOCANAL Presents - The Podcast is a monthly movie show, celebrating and exploring exceptional films and series with a deep dive into STUDIOCANAL’s renowned and world-spanning library, including titles available on the streaming channel, STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS. Host Simon Brew is joined each month by a special guest, and will be exploring classic movies, new theatrical releases, and a fair few hidden gems as well. We dig into films you’ve seen and films you haven’t, and hopefully add a few ...
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Nick Helm - and his trusty sidekick and scorekeeper Huge Davies - hosts the podcast that puts knowledge of the movies to the test - with a mix of contestants and film trivia too...! A whynow & Film Stories production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to Business and a Brew – the podcast where real conversations about business happen over a good drink. Hosted by Danielle and Simon, this show brings together two friends with years of shared experiences, lessons learned, and plenty of stories to tell. We’re here to explore the highs, lows, and in-betweens of business, from awkward challenges to unexpected victories. No topic is off the table – if it’s part of the entrepreneurial journey, we’re talking about it. Whether you’re lookin ...
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Our podcast is a chance to tune into our musings on a range of subjects from the use of business analysis tools and techniques to the books we like that are helpful for business change professionals.
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Podcast of Bruce Smart aka TeapotOne - Bru Time (Brew Time) is a collection of long-form conversations with interesting people about anything and everything, normally with a common theme of motorcycles, travel and the beauty of the human spirit. Sit back, relax, and grab a brew with Bru
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Two Teams of Goofy Friends Face Off! One side championing “Goodness” and “Order” while the other promotes “Evil” and “Chaos.” Both journey through dungeons, improbable landscapes, immersive puzzles and sticky social situations. Then, Real-Life Bard Collin Simon underscores it all with original music. All the while the question burns: what will happen when they finally meet? HBH is an improvised comedy & adventure podcast based upon popular tabletop RPGs, enriched with house brewed lore. Crea ...
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Hosted by Russ and Tony, each episode is 12 to 70 minutes of passionate blather about a beer and a song. We drink the beer. We listen to the song. Disagreement and ridicule abound. Sometimes there is more than one beer. Sometimes there are no songs. Sometimes there are multiple songs. There has never been no beer.
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Welcome to Spirituali-Tea, the podcast where two friends reflect upon their spirituality and what it means to be a man in the 21st Century. They explore everything from toxic masculinity and sobriety to surfing and skateboarding mixed in with punk rock music, Buddhism and a love of tattoos. Grab a brew and join them!
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For the sophisticated British investor and high-net-worth individual, "Angel Insights" is the definitive guide to mastering early-stage investing. We cut through the noise to deliver in-depth interviews with the UK's most influential angel investors, leading fund managers, and visionary founders. Host Tom Britton uncovers their playbooks: learn advanced investment strategies, rigorous due-diligence techniques, and the art of portfolio construction. Angel Insights is produced by www.syndicate ...
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Welcome to That Creative Life, hosted by YouTuber & creative entrepreneur @SaraDietschy. On this podcast you will find candid conversations with the best artists and business professionals in the world. Cheers to living your best creative life!
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"The Conscious Cup" is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by Simone Ispahani. Join Simone on a journey of socially conscious exploration as she delves into important issues like social justice and environmental sustainability. Each episode features inspiring guests who share their stories and provide actionable insights. By filling our cups with knowledge, compassion, and motivation, we can make a positive difference in the world. So grab your favorite mug, brew a hot beverage, and join us o ...
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The Beer Rep Chats With is your front-row seat to the UK’s independent beer scene. Join host Martin as he sits down with brewery founders and industry insiders to uncover the stories behind the pints — from recipe innovation and branding, access to market struggles, and community impact. Expect honest conversations, brewing insights, and a few laughs along the way.
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On the island of Maui, a sixteen-year-old international spy named Rio Kayenta discovers a two-thousand-year-old coral stone. Legend has it that the stone is meant for a girl named Amber and that with it, she can stop the evil S.H.R.O.U.D. organization. Amber Page lives in the Arizona desert and wants one thing more than anything else in the world: to see her mom and dad back together again. Amber's mom is a school bus driver who has split with her dad, but Amber believes the two still love o ...
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Murphy and some of his best mates guys chat about (and drink) a different beer every episode.
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In conversation with writer/director Craig Brewer
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53:09In this long chat about Song Sung Blue and his other film work too, writer/director Craig Brewer joins Simon Brew to chat about his film story.The pair chat about what led to the Neil Diamond-inspired Song Sung Blue coming to life, as well as the influence of films such as The Commitments and Shadowlands. Plus how his late father had a dramatic imp…
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Impostor Syndrome Just Entered The Meeting Uninvited... Pt 1 With Dawni Baxter
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27:48Ever had that quiet voice in your head whispering, “I don’t actually belong here”… even when all the evidence says otherwise? In this episode, we sit down together with our producer and guest, Dawni Baxter from Beyond the Dawn Digital, to crack open a proper conversation about impostor syndrome. The kind that shows up when you’re doing well, leadin…
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Grab your brew, because this one is a masterclass in how not to treat your customers. We’re talking about Dave Carroll, a Canadian singer songwriter who watched his guitar get manhandled by United Airlines baggage handlers back in 2008. He did what any reasonable person would do. He complained. He filled in the forms. He followed the process. And U…
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The Romesh Ranganathan episode (Film Stories 500 celebration live from London)
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1:30:05To celebrate Film Stories turning 500 episodes old (and then some!), a very special live recording took place in London in November 2025. Long-time Film Stories supporter Romesh Ranganathan joined Simon Brew on stage to go through his, er, 'storied' cinema career and talk movies. This show is rated 15 for language. You probably could have guessed t…
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39: Agatha Christie, and an incredible four-film run
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34:19Agatha Christie's work may have been adapted for the screen many times, but she wasn't always too happy with it. That all changed with 1974's Murder On The Orient Express, which started a run of four star-studded movies through to the early 1980s. All of which are now available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the first time. Host Simon Brew dons his det…
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This week we’re unpacking one of the most bonkers moments in modern banking history, the 2023 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. And yes… it involves social media, panic, and a truly eye-watering amount of money vanishing at speed. This episode is all about speed. The speed of information, the speed of fear, and the speed at which confidence can evap…
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In conversation with Chris Chibnall | Seven Dials, White Hart, Doctor Who, 80s computer games, Jasper Carrot and more
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1:32:33In a very special episode of Film Stories, writer/producer/showrunner/novelist Chris Chibnall joins Simon for a long chat about his work and career. Topics covered? Glad you asked. They chat about Death At The White Hart, Chris' first novel, that's now available in paperback, and also heading towards televison. They talk about Agatha Christie's Sev…
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Put the kettle on, because this week we’re diving into the corporate buffet that is Cargill, one of the biggest companies you’ve probably never heard of (and definitely can’t avoid). They’ve got their fingers in more pies than your local bakery. On the one hand, they’re praised for keeping food prices stable, supporting farmers, and helping to feed…
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Rocky IV (1985) and Rocky IV Rocky vs Drago The Ultimate Director's Cut (2021)
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45:26You want a Christmas movie? Look no further than Rocky IV, surely the raging highlight of the Rocky saga. Written and directed by Sylvester Stallone, and with montages coming out of its armpits, the movie was not without a few challenges (and injuries.) Not least: how do you follow up the relentlessness of Mr T's Clubber Lang from Rocky III? The an…
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The Fab Four: Malt With Ben & Simon of Muntons
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55:19In the final episode of The Fab Four series, Martin sits down with Ben Saward and Simon Whittington from Muntons to explore the malt that shapes every beer we drink. They break down the malting process of steeping, germination, and kilning, and explain the differences between base malts, specialty malts, roasted malts, and adjuncts. The conversatio…
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BA Brew 110: BA of the Year Award Special (feat. Mark Cross and Kay Hardy)
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22:28If you’ve ever considered applying for the Business Analyst of the Year Award, this BA Brew special is for you. Current BA of the Year Mark Cross and 2024 winner Kay Hardy discuss what inspired them to apply, and some of the unexpected benefits of taking part. FURTHER RESOURCES Visit our BA of the Year page Assist’s Learning Zone is packed with fre…
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Fackham Hall | Writing a spoof, the bizarre CG pig sex, and the Dawson Brothers tell us their story
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1:07:55Now in UK cinemas is the spoof movie Fackham Hall, which crosses the likes of Airplane! with Downton Abbey. But how do you write a spoof movie? And what are the challenges? We've brought together 66.6% of the writing team The Dawson Brothers to tell us more, and explain why a CG house was required to make a sex scene involving pigs... Learn more ab…
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Profitability, Pivots, and Why AI Needs Trustworthy Data with Jessi Baker MBE
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39:12Join Tom Britton and Jessi Baker, MBE (Founder & Chair of Provenance), as they break down the brutal choices founders must make to build a resilient, market-leading B2B SaaS company. In this episode, Jessi discusses: Strategic Flexibility: Why she made the critical decision to cut profitable consulting services to focus solely on scalable SaaS and …
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How a Finger-Prick Fantasy Became a Billion-Dollar Disaster
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17:53One of the wildest business stories of our time... Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos disaster. And honestly… where do you even start with this one? Holmes dropped out of Stanford at nineteen, put on a Steve Jobs turtleneck, lowered her voice about two octaves, and somehow convinced some of the richest, most powerful people on the planet to throw ov…
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The Polar Express (2004) and its initial box office stumble, plus James L Brooks
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1:09:50There was originally a plan to bring the much-loved Christmas book The Polar Express to the big screen in live action, with Rob Reiner potentially directing. But eventually, the project ended up with Robert Zemeckis. Looking for something between live action and animation, a different kind of technology was to be used for the film - but would audie…
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In conversation with filmmaker Dan Cadan. Including how much he got paid for one line in Die Another Day
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1:10:19Dan Cadan may not be a name familiar to too many, but he's had quite the career. In this special Film Stories episode, he tells his tale of how the lad growing up in Huddersfield went on to work with Guy Ritchie (including writing a remake of The Wild Geese), Stephen Graham, Madonna and more. Then, getting a film made, the sole UK release from the …
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Bru Time #176 - Inside Our 2025 Touring Adventures – Best Roads, Best Moments! | Live with Simon Weir
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1:56:21Send us a text Join me LIVE for a special Bru Time episode as I sit down with the brilliant Simon Weir to look back on our 2025 touring season with ChickenStrips. We’ll be diving into the standout trips, the best roads we discovered, favourite destinations, unforgettable moments, and a few behind-the-scenes stories from life on tour. Whether you ca…
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Do You Have to Be Crazy to Start Your Own Business?
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19:16So… do you have to be slightly unhinged to start a business? Simon and I decided to tackle the question head-on... and honestly, the evidence is stacked against our sanity. We kick things off with some very British statistics from 2023: 800,000 new businesses registered in the UK, which sounds impressive… until you realise 20% don’t even make it th…
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The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) - from the 45th most popular film of 1992 to Xmas favourite
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49:12Go down the box office charts for 1992, and you need to look a long way before you find The Muppet Christmas Carol. Directed by Brian Henson, the movie was in 45th place at the box office that year, with surprisingly few choosing to check it out on its initial cinema release. The film had come together following the death of Muppets creator Jim Hen…
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The Fab Four: Water with Iain Kenny of Murphy and Son
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37:24This episode is Part Three of The Fab Four Series, where Martin breaks down the core foundations of brewing with industry experts. Martin is joined by Iain Kenny of Murphy & Son for a practical and approachable look at how water treatment impacts beer. They discuss how water chemistry shapes beer styles, the challenges brewers commonly face, how to…
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The Balanced Business Analyst: Stretch goals and The Holistic Approach (feat. Jennie Macdonald)
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21:13In this stressbusting BA Brew, special guest and yoga teacher Jennie Macdonald talks to the Brew Crew about how yoga, mindfulness, and something as simple as a breathing technique can foster balance, calm and resilience in your work and home life. Jennie and Ruth recommend the following online Yoga and Mindfulness resources: Yoga with Adriene is a …
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In conversation with Yvett Merino (producer) and Jared Bush (director, chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios)
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46:35In a very special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by two of the team behind Disney's new animated movie, Zootropolis. There's producer Yvett Merino, an Oscar-winner for Encanto, who came to Zootropolis 2 hot off the heels of Moana 2. And then writer/director Jared Bush returns to the podcast, for what's becoming a very welcome …
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Is this thing still on? Test 1..2..Email me what you think at [email protected] Sara Dietschy
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And Then Someone Promises You 10 Leads a Week if You Buy This Course
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30:26What’s really going on behind those “too good to be true” marketing promises? Simon and I are talking the good stuff first: marketing that treats people like actual humans (ground-breaking, we know). Clear communication, real expectations, transparency that isn’t just sprinkled on top like glitter. Then we jump straight into the chaos... the fear-b…
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The story of the unmade Die Hard 6, plus an update
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37:17After the, cough, 'underwhelming' A Good Day To Die Hard in 2013, the assumption was that the Die Hard saga had run aground. But for a while, that wasn't the case, and by 2015, there was a plan hatched for one final movie in the series. Bruce Willis was set to return as John McClane, Len Wiseman - after Die Hard 4.0 - was coming back to direct. And…
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In conversation with Nathan Crowley - Wicked For Good, Coppola, Nolan, Spielberg, and monkeys
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51:36In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by Oscar-winning production designer Nathan Crowley. He won his Oscar for Wicked, and you can now see his work in Wicked For Good on the big screen. This chat takes in those films, as well as Christopher Nolan's garage, nine seconds with Ridley Scott, early work with Francis Ford Cop…
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In conversation with Mark Kermode & Jenny Nelson | Recorded live in Birmingham
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1:26:51In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon brought Mark Kermode and Jenny Nelson to his home town of Birmingham in the UK. There, Mark and Jenny were on stage to talk about movie music, as they talked about their new book, Mark Kermode's Surround Sound. You're getting the full, lively conversation here, complete with audience questions…
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Wouldn't It Be Nice to See a Corporation Admit They Screwed Up!
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20:56In this week’s episode, Simon and I dive into a topic that comes up again and again… corporate denial. You know the one, the moment a huge organisation gets caught red-handed, denies everything with a perfectly polished statement, and quietly carries on making millions. Yep! We unpack some of the biggest examples from recent years and explore why i…
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Bad service appears to be on the increase… why? Could it be because organisations are forgetting about the needs of the customer or are not sufficiently involving BAs, Service Designers or Business Architects? Debra Paul, Jonathan Hunsley and Mike Williams share a few ‘tales of woe’ and discuss some of their favourite trouble-shooting tools and tec…
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In conversation with Ruben Fleischer | Now You See Me Now You Don't, Gangster Squad, Venom and more
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56:25Director Ruben Fleischer's latest film is the third in the Now You See Me franchise, entitled Now You See Me Now You Don't. A movie stuck in development for a fair amount of time, it's now in cinemas. In this Film Stories special, Reuben tells the story of how he got involved in the film, in a conversation that also takes in films such as Zombielan…
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AI, Will It Devalue Their Skills Or Put Them Out Of Work?
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24:41Grab your mug and settle in, because this week we’re tackling one of the biggest questions shaking up the creative world... can artificial intelligence really be creative? We chat about the good, the bad, and the slightly terrifying side of it all, from how AI can supercharge efficiency to the uncomfortable question of whether it could ever replace…
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The Fab Four: Yeast With Paul Malcolm From WHC Lab
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47:25In this episode of The Beer Rep Chats With, Martin continues The Fab Four mini-series exploring the four core ingredients of beer, this time focusing on the unsung hero of brewing — yeast. Joining him is Paul Malcolm from WHC Lab, a biotechnology company based in Ireland that’s leading innovation in yeast and fermentation. Together, they dive deep …
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Episode 500 celebrations | A long conversation with Kevin Smith
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1:17:13In the first of a small collection of episodes over the coming weeks to celebrate 500 episodes of Film Stories with Simon Brew, by popular demand it's a return for Mr Kevin Smith. It's a long conversation covering Dogma, The 4:30 Movie, Martin Scorsese's response to Clerks, Robert Redford, Yoga Hosers, Christopher Nolan, Film Stories, the year 2009…
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In conversation with Nicholas Hytner | The Choral, The Madness Of King George, Nigel Hawthorne, Alan Bennett and more
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48:05Nicholas Hytner is a legend of British (and Broadway) theatre, but on the quiet has amassed seven films as a director too. His latest is The Choral, reuniting him with writer Alan Bennett. Ralph Fiennes takes the lead.Simon chats to Nicholas about the film, Lady In The Van, The Madness Of King George, a bit of Mr Scorsese, Nigel Hawthorne, and even…
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