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Film Stories with Simon Brew

Film Stories with Simon Brew

The multi-award winning podcast, telling the tales behind the movies

Simon Brew

491 episodesEN

Show overview

Film Stories with Simon Brew has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 491 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 450 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 48 min and 59 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language TV & Film show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 54 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Simon Brew.

Episodes
491
Running
2019–2026 · 7y
Median length
55 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

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!

Latest Episodes

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In conversation with Aaron Sorkin

Oct 5, 202651 min

Quantum Of Solace, the rushed Bond, plus indie director Brenda Lee

Sep 28, 20261h 22m

In conversation with former Carolco CEO Peter M Hoffman

Sep 25, 202652 min

The Inbetweeners Movie (2011), and the incredibly fast turnaround of a box office giant

Sep 21, 202646 min

Adam Randall on directing Slow Horses, his mystery IMDB film, and Gary Oldman's text messages

Sep 18, 202633 min

James Cameron's Titanic (1997), the two battling studios, and drugs in the chowder

Sep 14, 20261h 6m

Interview special with Oscar winner Susanne Bier (Practical Magic 2) and producer Ken Petrie (Sunny Dancer and more)

Sep 11, 20261h 0m

Parenthood, the plane trip that led to the film, plus a lovely chat with Robert Carlyle

Sep 7, 20261h 11m

In conversation with Michael Sarnoski - The Death Of Robin Hood, Death Stranding, Pig, and videogames

Sep 3, 202646 min

Bill And Ted's Bogus Journey, the title that had to change, plus a chat with William Sadler and Alex Winter too

Sep 1, 20261h 31m

Speed (1994), the lack of Speed 3, plus director Dave Green on the Coyote Vs Acme saga

Aug 24, 20261h 22m

In conversation with Adam Shankman - Stop That Train, the Oscars, Hairspray and more

Aug 21, 202635 min

Licence To Kill (1989), plus Toby Kebbell on Dead Man's Shoes and more

Aug 17, 20261h 25m

Film Stories Live: with Mark Kermode in Cornwall

Aug 10, 20261h 38m

Carlito's Way, a film it took ten attempts to make

Jul 22, 202659 min

Dances With Wolves (1990), plus its three different cuts...

Jul 13, 202659 min

Howard The Duck (1986) and the first Marvel movie, plus Terri White

Jul 7, 20261h 22m

Gladiator (2000) and its journey to the screen, plus director Morgan Matthews

Jun 29, 20261h 32m

American Made (2017), and the Tom Cruise film that's fallen through the cracks

Jun 22, 202646 min

In conversation with Sam Campbell - Make That Movie, bananas, VHS tapes, cinema and more

Jun 19, 202653 min