Film Stories with Simon Brew
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 Episode
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) - from the 45th most popular film of 1992 to Xmas favourite (01.12.2025)
Previous Episodes
- In conversation with Yvett Merino (producer) and Jared Bush (director, chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios)
- The story of the unmade Die Hard 6, plus an update
- In conversation with Nathan Crowley - Wicked For Good, Coppola, Nolan, Spielberg, and monkeys
- In conversation with Mark Kermode & Jenny Nelson | Recorded live in Birmingham
- In conversation with Ruben Fleischer | Now You See Me Now You Don't, Gangster Squad, Venom and more
- Episode 500 celebrations | A long conversation with Kevin Smith
- In conversation with Nicholas Hytner | The Choral, The Madness Of King George, Nigel Hawthorne, Alan Bennett and more
- The Prestige (2006), plus Dan Trachtenberg on Predator: Badlands and more
- In conversation with Nia DaCosta | Hedda, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Doctor Who, videogames & more
- Raging Bull (1980), and Rebecca Miller on Mr Scorsese (2025)
- In conversation with Edward Berger | Ballad Of A Small Player, Conclave, and internet passwords
- Scream (1996) and Skyline (2010)
- In conversation with Phil Johnston - The Twits, Wreck-It Ralph, Cedar Rapids and more
- Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) and Doctor Who (2010s unmade movie)
- In conversation with David Zucker | Top Secret, Airplane, The Naked Gun, The Star Of Malta, books, and more
- Top Gun (1986), plus Embeth Davidtz
- In conversation with Malcolm McDowell
- The Running Man (1987) and Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
- In conversation with Michael Kurinsky | Scoob: Holiday Haunt, The Beatles, Disney, Sony, Warner Bros and more
- The Shawshank Redemption (1994) and All Is Lost (2013)
Other podcasts
-
Dark Britain
-
The Hogan Lovells National Security Podcast
-
Talk To Me In Korean
-
Full Disclosure with James O'Brien
-
BRBC Sermons
-
Sherlock Holmes Short Stories
-
Agatha Christie Secret of the Chimneys
-
The Intrinsic Value Podcast - The Investor’s Podcast Network
-
Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees
-
Abroad in Japan
-
The McKinsey Podcast
-
Animal Tales: The Kids' Story Podcast
-
Mike & Vittorio's Guide to Parenting
-
Claim Your Power
-
What's Your Problem With Nick Abbot and Carol McGiffin
-
Arts & Ideas
-
Chloe Vs The World
-
Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies
